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String Octet in A major, Op. 3

Johan Svendsen · 1840–1911 · Norwegian
For 4 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos
Level 7 · Diploma — about DipABRSM / ATCL · RCM ARCT, for the violin 1 part
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Ensemble
String sextet or larger
Hardest part
Violin 1
Form
Full work
Length
About 40 min
Composed
1866
Era
Late Romantic

Notes

Four movements with a Scherzo in E major; dedicated to Queen Louise of Sweden and Norway

About this work

Composed
completed on 20th February 1866
Dedicated to
Louise, Queen of Sweden and Norway
First performed
February 1866
  1. Allegro risoluto ben marcato
  2. Allegro scherzoso
  3. Andante sostenuto
  4. Finale: Moderato — Allegro assai con fuoco
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